All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
教育学
Repellent
Vibration
Teaching
Empire
Prodigy
Teaching
"Pedagogy" meansteachingorthe science of teaching. The root word "pedo-" meanschild. The suffix "-agogy" meansto lead. "Teaching" is thus the correct answer.
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
LIFELESS
Insane
Abundant
Deceased
Intimidating
Adept
Deceased
"Lifeless" meansdead or deceased. "Abundant" meansa lot or plentiful. "Intimidating" meanscausing fear or terror in a person. "Insane" meanscrazy or mentally ill. "Adept" meansvery skilled in something.
Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISH.
Servile
Haughty
Mollify
Juxtapose
Significant
Servile
“Slavish” meansslave-like, as in slave-ish, andunoriginal or mindless. This is most similar in meaning to servile which meansservant-like, obedient. For clarification, haughty meansarrogant; mollify meanscalm; juxtapose meancompare and contrast.
Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABODE
Residence
Residue
Above
Abolition
Abound
Residence
The words "abode" and "residence" are synonymous nouns referring todomiciles. The other words do not have meanings that are well aligned with that of "abode."
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